You are the Best!

My family has had a bit of a rough summer.  I wanted to send a card to a friend to thank her for all the support she has given me.  I used and image colored during a  Kit and Clowder coloring class and paired it with the eclipse technique demonstrated by Jennifer McGuire.

The image is from the Elements of Nature coloring class from Kit and Clowder.  Below is a photo of my coloring while in progress.

In this image the coloring is complete but I have not yet cut the image to fit my card or cut out the letters for "YOU".

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Challenges:

• Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Creative Moments 2W, Wed 3E, #221 - Anything Goes
• House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Amything Goes
• Paper Shelter W, 3E - Color It
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #34 - Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges (M, 3E) Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #17 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #104 - Plant

 

Snail Mail reprised

This is the third card I made using this sweet snail image.  My daughter said this is her favorite because of the mini postage stamp.

 

This card is also for my box cards to spread cheer to local senior citizens.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs, Everyday Mini Postage Stamps from Whimsy Stamps
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Six by Six Vanity Fair paper pad
• Copic Markers

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #272 Anything Goes  (+ A Sentiment) (W2 of 2)
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #594 INspired By A Book  - Inspired by Snail Mail by Samantha Berger
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #129 Animals / Birds
• Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, #212 Anything Goes
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #26 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist  is Spring
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #15 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #8 - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)

Special Delivery Snail

 Hello!  I have another card for my stash of cards to send to local senior citizens.  (See my post here if you would like to send some cards.)  I love this little snail and made a few cards featuring him.  

I was able to use up some more bits and pieces of paper from other projects, although I had to die cut the green and vellum circles.   A bit of washi, some sequins and a staple finished up the card.   

I love printing sentiments using my computer.  There are so many free fonts available that I am always able to find something to use.   In this case, since I wanted to use a circle that was die cut sometime previously. (One of the bits and pieces.)  I printed the sentiment on a scrap piece of paper.    Then using a bit of 3M delicate surfaces (purple) tape I aligned the circle with the sentiment and then sent it back through the printer.  Easy peasy!

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day.

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs
• Paper:  Alla Prima 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock, Stampin' Up vellum
• Other: Copic markers, white gel pen, sequins, mini stapler, washi tape

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #272 Anything Goes  (+ A Sentiment) (W1 of 2)
• C.R.A.F.T. 2W,5E  #593 Communication (W2 of 2)
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #49 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes
• Clever Dexter Challenge (M, P1, E2) #16 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #124 - Include an Animal
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #37 – Animals
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #14 - Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects April - Include an Animal
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) April - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• Pearly Sparkles Challenge (M, P1, E3) #61 - Animals, Birds, and/or Insects
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  LAYER IT

Snail Mail

Hello!  I love this cute snail and had fun coloring him.  This card is for the stash that I am sending to spread cheer to some local seniors.  (See my post here if you would like to send them cards.) 

I fussy cut the snail and used some bits and pieces of paper left from previous projects.   I printed the sentiment in Word using the Impact Label free font.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamp:  Snail Mail digital stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs, Pretty Perches from Clear Dollar Stamps
• Paper:  My Mind's Eye Six by Six Vantiy Fair paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cardstock, Paper Trey white cardstock
• Other:  Copic markers, white gel pen, washi tape, sequins, sewing machine

Challenges:

• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #14 - Anything Goes
• Lemon Shortbread 2W, E3, no digital projects - #143 - Always Anything Goes (Week 1)
• Passion For Markers Challenge W - must use markers - #586 - Animal Antics
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects April - Include an Animal
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #91 - SUNSHINE or ANYTHING GOES
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - APR - ANYTHING GOES
• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  LAYER IT
• Dragonfly Dreams - M, Winner + Top Picks – (April) Feature a Creature

Drink Coffee!

Hello!  I'm popping in to share another card quick card for the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Hop.   

This card went together really quick.  I have a little bin on my desk that I use to save all the die cuts and little bits that I cut but didn't use on a card.  For this card the only thing I cut was the pink coffee cut lid and the pink heart, the rest of the pieces were in my handy little bin.

I feel like I want to add something to the card, but I'm not sure what.  I tried various sequins, gem stones, buttons, etc. but nothing seemed right so I left it as it is.

Link up your coffee, tea, hot cocoa/cider project by clicking on the graphic below.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Echo Park Coffee and Friends 6x6 paper pad

Challenges:

• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #89 - OUTDOORS or ANYTHING GOES
• Dream Valley Challenges (2W, 3E, C10) #244 ANYTHING GOES (WEEK 1)
• GetCreative Challenges  (M, 1st Mon, 3E) MAR - #100 ANYTHING GOES OPT. TWIST: ST. PATRICK'S DAY
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - MAR - ANYTHING GOES
• The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• 2 Sisters On The Blog (M, P1, E10) #48 – Coffee
• Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes
• Love to Craft (M, P1, E5 , no completely digital projects) #56 - Always Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - 2 or More Patterned Papers

Life Happens, Coffee Helps

 Hello!  I have not had a lot of time to craft lately and when I do have time, I am sadly lacking in creativity.  When I saw the post for the Spring/Summer  Coffee Lovers Hop, it was just the kick to get me going.  Although we finally had some nice, spring weather here, I spent some time in my craft room making cards for the hop.

Although I have quite a few coffee themed digital stamps and stamps, I used the hop as an excuse to purchase this cute owl on a coffee cup from  AlexShopsArt on Etsy.  The Echo Park Coffee and Friends 6x6 paper pad made these cards together pretty easily.

I am working to make a number of cards to send to a senior community.  I sent a care package before Christmas and hope to another one ready to send soon.  (If you would like to send cards or notes, please click here for the details.)  I'm sure some of these cards will make their way into the care package.

Don't forget to link up your creation and hop along with the Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Hop for lots of caffeinated inspiration.

Thank you for stopping by!

Cheryl

Supplies:

• Digital Stamp:  Cute owl in a nightcap on a cup with the inscription "coffee" by AlexShopsArt
• Paper:  Echo Park Coffee and Friends 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white cards stock, Papertrey white card stock, misc. black card stock, Stampin' Up Vellum
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Angie's Digital Stamps -  (March) Anything Goes + Optional Twist: Green
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies #48 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Crafts Galore Encore  Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  #6 - Anything Goes
• Colour Crazy Challenge -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Polkadoodles - ANYTHING GOES
•  Crafty Creations  - Always Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - 2 or More Patterned Papers
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #25 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Green
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
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Easy Breezy Coneflowers

Spring is on the way.  I 've seen robins in the yard, red wing blackbirds at the feeders, and the sandhill cranes are back in the field next to our house.   At the back of our yard we have an area of wildflowers.  We planted milkweed seeds this fall and I hope some of the seeds grow into plants which will attract butterflies.  Even if the milkweed doesn't grow, we always have plenty of coneflowers to attract butterflies and bees.  

When I saw this image from Power Poppy, I wanted to color it and think about the coming summer days.

Before I go I thought I would share a photo of my girls.  This was taken on the way home from the park after a long walk.  They are also happy that the weather is getting nicer so that we can take longer walks and enjoy the outdoors.

Thank you for stopping by!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Easy Breezy Coneflowers digital stamps from Power Poppy, Say It In Pieces digital stamp from Hero Arts
• Paper:  Neenah Solar white card stock, My Mind's Eye Six by Six A Beautiful Life 6x6 paper pad, Paper Trey white card stock, Stampin' Up Vellum, Starbuck coffee sleeve
• Copic Markers

Challenges:

• Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - 2 or More Patterned Papers
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #25 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Green
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #11 - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Academy ScrapArt Challenge (M, P1, E2) March - Purple
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - MAR - ANYTHING GOES

Succulent Hello

I wanted to try coloring succulents.  When I looked through my digi stamps I really didn't have anything sort of realistic so I started searching the internet.  Although there are quite a few wonderful digital stamps for sale, I found this digital stamp set from Mujka Clip Art for free!  This is a great set with several different pots and succulents.  

After I found a digital stamp to color, I did research on the internet to try to determine the correct colors for the succulents.  When I was coloring the succulent on the right (echeveria?), I wasn't sure where its leaves stopped and the plant below it (string of pearls?) started.

Used papers in a neutral color to show off the image and to allow the card to be send to a man if needed.    

What do you think?

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Succulent Digital Stamps from Mujka
• Paper:  Neenah Solar white card stock, Paper Trey white card stock, Stampin' Up Vellum, My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose Hattie 6x6 paper pad
• Copic Markers
• Sentiment Impact Label font

Challenges:

• Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• House That Stamps Built W,3E - Anything Goes
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Sisterhood of Crafters 2nd/4th Wed,3E - Anything Goes (W1 of 2)
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #24 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Love
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #8 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - FEB - ANYTHING GOES

Cute Fox

I can't wait until spring.  We have had so much snow and cold lately.  I'm tired of being cooped up in my house.  I think the two things I miss the most are taking my dogs for long walks (and not having to clean them afterward) and meeting my girl friends for outdoor (socially distanced) coffee dates.  I miss chatting with my friends!  I'm a little jealous of this little fox meeting his friend for a chat.

For a little added texture I die cut a Starbucks coffee cup sleeve.  (Maybe it was saved during one of the coffee chats with my friends...)

I hope you have a great day!  Thank you for stopping by my blog.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Cute Fox digital stamp from Lee Holland Art
• Paper:  Lily Bee Designs Sweet Shoppe 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, Papertrey kraft card stock
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  (W, 5E)  ADD SOME TEXTURE
• Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Gals Corner - M, 2W, W, 3E, #216 - Add a heart
• The Paper Funday M, 4E, #24 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Love
• Double D Challenges 2W,1st/3rd Wed, E3 - Mood Board/Anything with a Heart  (W1 of 2)
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #7 - Anything Goes
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #47 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes

Hello Peony

I tried my hand at applying the techniques I learned from the Free Rose Colouring Class from Kit and Clowder to this beautiful image from Conie Fong.  The image was a Advent give away from Kit and Clowder in December and I do not see that it is available for sale, but Conie Fong has many other beautiful images for sale in her Etsy shop.

The card design was inspired by this card on Jennifer McGuire's blog.

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Peony digital stamp from Conie Fong Art  (free from from Kit and Clowder), Paper Trey Mega Mixed Messages, Verve Stamps Bountiful Backgrounds
• Paper:  Georgia Pacific white card stock, Paper trey white card stock
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Conie Fong Art Monthly Project Challenge – Anything Goes with Conie Fong image
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #5 - Anything Goes
• Polkadoodles - W, C10 - ANYTHING GOES
• Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #35 - Include a Sentiment
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Unicorn Challenge M, E3, No fully digital projects February - Use Flowers
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 03 (W2 of 2)  and Wk 04 (W1 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

Rose By Any Other Name...

 I had some time off of work over the holidays and took the Free Rose Colouring Class from Kit and Clowder.  The class is free and includes this beautiful rose digital image from Power Poppy.  The class was excellent.  You can learn techniques for coloring the rose using pencils or markers.  Alyce is a great teacher.  She explains the art theory behind what she is demonstrating so that you can apply the techniques learned to other images.  I was so pleased that I purchased some additional classes.

I colored several rose images during and after the class.  This is my favorite of all the roses that I practiced on.  Since it was so pretty, I decided to fussy cut it and use it for a card.  

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Supplies:

• Stamp:   Rose Digital Stamp Set from Power Poppy
• Paper:  Crate Paper Portrait Collection 6x6 paper pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, misc. black card stock
• Copic markers

Challenges:

• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Anything Goes
• House That Stamps Built W,3E - Anything Goes
• Crafty Sentiment Designs W, 1E, SIO - Anything Goes
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #4 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - JAN - ANYTHING GOES
• Make My Monday (2W, Top 3, 3E) #140 HELLO (WEEK 2)
• Allsorts  W,3E  - #608 -  Beautiful Blooms

Apple Picking Bear

I was scrolling through my collection of digital stamps looking for an autumn or Halloween image to print and color.  When I saw this bear from Birdie Brown I just had to pick him.  For some reason he reminds me of my brother. (Don't tell him!)

Here is a closer look at this sweet bear.  Now I want to make a trip to the apple orchard.  I love their cider donuts and better yet, cider shakes!

Since I printed 2 images and was able to color them both without wrecking one, I had to make another card.  I decided to try my hand at another shaker card.

Thank you for stopping by!  I hope you have a great weekend!

Supplies:

• Image - Apple Bear digital stamp by Birdie Brown
• Papers:  Jillibean Soup - Apple Cheddar Soup 6x6 mini pad, Georgia Pacific white card stock, PaperTrey kraft and chocolate card stock.
• Medium:  Copic markers

Challenges:

• Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #261Fall/Halloween Sentiment
• Moving along with the Times M, 3E #123 October- Animals and/or Birds
• Stinkin' Inkers - M, E3 October- Shades Of Fall
• Ellibelle's Crafty Wednesday M, Wed, E3 - Autumn/Fall
• Simon Says Stamp W, 5E - Make it Sparkle - I used sequins in the shaker card
• 2 Crafty Critter Crazies (M, P1, E5, must have a critter) #43 - Anything Goes with a Critter
• Bastel-Traum (M, P15) #93 – Fall
• Crafty Animals (M P1, must have animals) Always Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) October - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) October - Autumn and/or Halloween
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #40 - Anything Goes
• Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E) - OCT - ANYTHING GOES

Shine Bright Sunflowers

Hello!  I hope your weekend is going well.  After the thunderstorms we had at the end of the week, the weather is gorgeous now.  After posting this I am heading outside to enjoy the weather.

I have mentioned before that sunflowers are my favorite flowers.  Last week, I was scrolling through all the digital stamps available on Etsy and found this image from Twinkle Lane Designs.  I bought it immediately and started coloring with Copic markers that evening.   I had to wait until today to have time to make cards with the images.

For the first card, I kept the design pretty simple.  I used a few scraps I had from a  Penny Black paper pad, stamped a sentiment, and added some buttons and bakers twine.

For the second card, I used left over pieces from a My Mind's eye paper pad.  A dry embossed panel added some texture.   I popped up parts of both sunflowers to add dimension.

Here is a closer look at the dimension.

Thank you for stopping by!  Stay safe and healthy!

Cheryl

Supplies:

Used on both cards:

Image:  Sunflower Bouquet digital stamp by Twinkle Lane Designs

Georgia Pacific white card stock

Papertrey kraft card stock

Copic Markers

Misc. twine 

Used on Enjoy Life card:

Penny Black Painted Blooms 6x6 paper pad

Papertrey brown card stock

Misc. buttons

Market Street Stamps - Riding By

CTMH Chocolate ink

Used on Hello card:

My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline Howdy Dowdy 6x6 paper pad

Nuvo Crystal Drops

Recollections die (hello)

Linen embossing folder 

Distress Ink - Old Paper

Scrapbook.com glitter pen

Challenges:

• 613 Avenue Create - M (1st Sunday), 8E, Any Craft Accepted (check for recognition each week, top DT choices, winners, and crafter's voting by on-line community) - (July) Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Sentiment as Focus
• Angie's Digital Stamps - M, 1st Sunday, 3E, Winner and Top Picks -  (July) Anything Goes
• CD Sunday Plus- 2W, must use something from a CD, USB or Digital Image - Anything Goes
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - 2W (1st & 3rd Sun) E3 Always Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #14 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)
• Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 26 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 25 (W2 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES
• Creative Fingers - 2W, 3E, No totally digital projects - No. 190 -  ALWAYS  ANYTHING GOES
• Just Add Ink – W - No. 513 -  CHOOSE TWO (FLOWERS, TREES, TEXTURE)*   I used flowers and texture
• Pattie's Creations - M, 2E, SIO, include an image (MUST always use digital or stamped image) – July  (Closes Aug 6th) - No. 172 - ANYTHING GOES
• Little Red Wagon W, #557 – Embossing      I used dry embossing.
• The Paper Funday M, 4E #18 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Great Outdoors
• Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #27 - Anything Goes
• Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) June - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper
• Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/last day of the M) #190 - Anything Goes with optional add texture +DT Call
• Creative Craft Cottage Challenges (M, P7, F, E3) #131 - Add Flower/s

We Mermaid To Craft!

Hello!  This month the challenge at the Papercraft Challenge is Ocean / Water.   Although I did not need to post a project as a DT member until the August challenge, I wanted to participate.  

This is the first time I colored hair a non-natural color.   I have to say I really struggled.   After coloring the image about six times, I finally settled on the image I used below.  This was also the first time I colored a water background.  I added sequins, Nuvo drops, and used glitter pen as accents.

This digital image is from Star Jam Lines on Etsy.  

Don't forget to link up your entry into the Ocean / Water challenge at the Papercraft Challenge.  

Thank you for stopping by!   Stay safe and healthy!

Cheryl

Challenges:

·        Southern Girls 2W,2E,C10 Always Anything Goes

·        Crafty Creations  M, 1st W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

·        Crafty Gals Corner - M, 2nd W, 3E, #209 - Fantasy World

·        Creative Moments M, Wed 3E, Anything Goes

·        The Paper Funday M, 4E #18 - Anything Goes/Optional Twist Great Outdoors

·        Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #27 - Anything Goes

·        Paper Minutes W, - #648 - Anything Goes

·        Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

·        A Bit More Time to Craft (M, P1/15, E3) #119 - Always Anything Goes

·        A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes

·        Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) June - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Hydrangea Hello and an Announcement!

Lately I have found coloring larger floral images relaxing so I spent sometime last week coloring this hydrangea digital image from Nina B. Designs. 

I colored the same image 2 different ways.  I kept the layouts pretty simple because the image is so big and bold.  One layout uses designer papers and one does not.  I used the same sentiment on both cards.

Which card do you like best?

I'm also excited to announce that I have joined the Papercraft Business Design Team!  You can find the Papercraft Business website and Papercraft Business Challenge by clicking the hyperlinks.    I can't wait to share the fun with you.

Thank you for stopping by!  Have a great day and stay safe.

Cheryl

Challenges:

·        613 Avenue Create - M (1st Sunday), 8E, Any Craft Accepted (check for recognition each week, top DT choices, winners, and crafter's voting by on-line community) - (June) Anything Goes w/ Optional Twist: Blended Background

·       The Corrosive Challenges - M, 3E - Always Anything Goes

·        Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) June - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

·        Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/last day of the M) #189 - Anything Goes with optional no design paper

·        Createful Heart Digis & Design Challenges (M, P15, E3, hand coloured family friendly images, must follow blog) #21 - Anything Goes

·        Creations in Pink (M, P15, E3, mostly pink) #23 - Anything Goes in Mainly Pink

·        Creative Craft Cottage Digi Creations (M, P3, E3) #115 - Anything Goes

·        Crafting Happiness Challenges (W) - #55 ANYTHING GOES

·        Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (M,5E)  -JUNE - ANYTHING GOES

 

You Are My Sunshine

Hello!  The weather here in Wisconsin is pretty cold and dreary today so I thought it would be the perfect day to share a happy card.

I love sunflowers.  They always seem to make me smile.  When I saw the Summer Sunflowers digital stamp set at Graciellie Designs Shop, I had to buy it.  This is my first card using the set but I know I'll use it many more times.

For my card, I colored the sunflower with  Copic markers and fussy cut it out.  The sentiment also came from the digital stamp kit.  I found a clear plastic bracket when I was cleaning out my craft room a couple of weeks ago so I colored it with my Copics to coordinate with the designer paper I had picked out.  The card doesn't have has many layers as I usually use, but I like how it came out.


I hope you have a fabulous, sunny day.  Stay safe!

Cheryl


Challenges:

A Bit More Time to Craft (M, P1/15, E3) #116 - Always Anything Goes

A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes      

Classic Design  Challenge (M, P1, ) Always Anything Goes

Crafts Galore Encore (M, P1, E3) Always Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) May - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

Creatalicious Challenges (2W, P15/last day of the M) #187 - Anything Goes with optional Pink & Purple

Digi Doodle Studios Challenge Blog (M, P1, E3, use hand coloured image) #27 - Flower Power

Papercraft Business Challenge (M, P1, E3, any papercraft) #29 - Anything Goes

The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #28 - Always Anything Goes

A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #10 - Anything Goes (W2 of 2)

Allsorts  W,3E  - #571/2 - Anything Goes

Crafty Friends Challenge 2W, 3E, - #135 - Flowers (W2 of 2)

Simply Create Too - M - No. 159 May -  USE FLOWERS

Aud Sentiments Challenge 2W,E5  Must include a sentiment #251 Anything Goes + A Sentiment (W1 of 2)

Moving along with the Times M, 3E #118 May –Flowers

Color Throwdown W, #593 - Color Challenge*
Dare 2B Artzy Challenges - M, 1st Sunday, E3 - (May) In the Garden
The Library Challenge - 2W, must be inspired by chosen book's cover, title, or story -  My Naughty Little Sister* (W2 of 2)

What's the Buzz?

Hello!  I hope you are doing well.  I am getting a little stir crazy while staying "Safer at Home" but at least I have been able to spend time in my craft room.

When scrolling through my library of digital images, I saw this cute little bee from Wings & Willows and though he would be perfect for some cards for friends.

For the second card, I used a sentiment in my library created by Doodle Pantry.  

When I was adding links to my post I was sad to see that both of these shops have closed.

Thank you for stopping by!  Bee happy and stay safe!

Cheryl

Challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge  2W, 3E  - #9 - Anything Goes

 Crafter's Castle - M, 1st Sat., E3 - April - Anything Goes 

Di's Digis Designs 2W, 3E,SIO  Die Cuts / Punches (W1 of 2)

Colour Crazy Challenge - W, 2E  - Wk 16 (W1 of 2)  and Wk 15 (W2 of 2) -   ANYTHING COLORING GOES

Crafty Catz - W, 3E - No.503  -  ANYTHING GOES - OPTIONAL:  ADD A SENTIMENT  

QKR Stampede – W, 4E, SIO – No. 395 - ALWAYS ANYTHING GOES 

TIME OUT Challenges 2W #160 Chair Photo Below *(W1 of 2)

House That Stamps Built W, 3E - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday Challenge -W,E2, - #16 - Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes 

A Perfect Time To Craft (M, P1) Always Anything Goes

Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper (M, P1) April - Anything Goes with Patterned Paper

LeAnn’s World 101 (M, P3, E3) #25 - Anything Goes

Cutie Pie Challenge  (M, 2nd Monday, must be cute) #146 BUNNIES, BEARS AND OTHER B'S

Jan’s Digi Stamps Challenges (1st & 3rd Monday,5E)  - APRIL - ANYTHING GOES

Catered Crop–Seeing Red

Hello!  I’m back. I’m sorry I have been gone so long.  Things have been so hectic that I haven’t had the chance to spend time in my craft room for months.  I was able to sneak away to my craft room for a while this weekend and hope to make it a regular event.

I decided to use the Catered Crop’s Seeing Red recipe swap and take the opportunity to cook up some note cards to give to my mother in-law.  Although I only had time to make 4 cards, it was great to spend time in my craft room again.

 

 

 

As always, Linda cooked up a fabulous Pinterest board to help get our creative mojo flowing.   Click on the photo below to go to her Seeing Red inspiration board.

 

 

Don’t forget to link up your Seeing Red creations at the Catered Crop.

 

Thank you for stopping by!

 

Supplies:

• Stamps:  Fancy Flourishes & Little Labels from Papertrey Ink
• Inks:  Close To My Heart Hollyhock & Papertrey Ink Kraft inks
• Papers:  Papertrey white CS, My Mind’s Eye Miss Caroline Dolled Up 6x6 paper pad, misc. scrap red CS, Starbucks coffee sleeve
• Tools:  Stampin’ Up label punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punches
• Embellishments:  Red & White bakers twine, misc. buttons, Berry Red mixed sequins from My Craft Spot

 

Challenges:

• Creative Card Crew 2W - #71 Twine (week 2)
• {Pin}spirational 2W - #125 - Anything Goes
• Crafting At the Weekend -M,  E3,  #5 Anything Goes + DT Call
• Sister Act Card Challenge - W, Cards. - No. 76 - Anything Goes
• A Gem of a Challenge - 2W (W1)  #129 CLEAN and SIMPLE
• Brown Sugar – W, E2 - No. 113 - Anything Goes
• Amusing - W, 2E, no digi -  Die Cuts
• Outlawz Twisted Thursday - W - Anything Goes Twist: Anything Goes
• Red Rubber Inspirationals - W, E3, must have stamping: #139 Stay focused on stamping..anything goes
• 613 Avenue Create - W - #91 Anything Goes w/Optional Use a Heart
• Whoopsi Daisy - W, SIO - 2 or More Designer Papers
• The Pink Elephant Monday Card Challenge - W, cards - Anything Goes
• The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge - 2W, E2, SIO - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
• My Craft Creations - 2W, Challenge links on top - (Week 1) Always Anything Goes
• Crafting from the Heart - W, E3 - Always Anything Goes
• Cards in Envy - 2W, E3, A2 Cards only (4.25x5.5") no more than ¼" thick - (Week 3) Twine
• Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes
• Die Cuttin' Divas W, must include a Die-cut - #185 Anything Goes